Hunter x Hunter 404: Halkenburgs Death

As a long-time fan of Hunter x Hunter, it’s always a delight to see familiar faces resurface in the storyline. The return of Leorio and the Phantom Troupe members Nobunaga, Phinks, and Feitan is like a breath of fresh air after the intense events that have unfolded so far.

This article contains spoilers for the Hunter x Hunter manga.

Key Takeaways

Halkenburg’s Nen ability involves a forced mind swap that can potentially influence others.
Halkenburg’s death leads to a plan to take over his brother’s body, lasting 10 hours after his own demise.
Phantom Troupe members return, setting the stage for potential conflicts with the mafia families.

The narrative of “Hunter x Hunter” has become incredibly gripping during the ongoing Succession War arc. Although this storyline has been developing over several years, the latest instalments have been particularly thrilling, offering unexpected and startling twists.

In “Hunter x Hunter” episode 404, Halkenburg’s relentless resolve takes center stage, and the intrigue surrounding the mafia storyline intensifies, creating an exhilarating experience like never before for fans.

Zhang Lei’s Nen Spirit Beast Ability Revealed

Has a Pseudo Coercive Manipulative Ability

In episode 403 of HxH, it was revealed that the third prince of the Kakin Empire, Zhang Lei, desired to meet up with Kurapika in order to gain insight into the strength of his Spirit Nen Beast. Zhang Lei had formed some hypotheses regarding the coins dropped by his creature, and believed that someone like Kurapika, who is experienced in nen abilities, could help determine their purpose.

In HxH Chapter 404, Kurapika and Zhang Lei were seen examining some coins. Kurapika reasoned that whenever a coin is passed on, something significant might be altered. It was demonstrated that the reverse sides of the coins Zhang Lei had given away and those he kept were distinct in design.

After that, Zhang Lei handed over a stack of ten coins to Kurapika, which could’ve been risky if the impact of those coins were instantaneous. Given Zhang Lei’s position, it would have been inappropriate for Kurapika to reject the offer, potentially threatening their partnership. Regardless, the moment Kurapika touched the ten coins, their situation shifted.

Through observation, Kurapika came to understand what he thinks is the power of this Nen Beast. He refers to this ability as Accumulative Conjuration. For a span of six months, the value of these coins increases exponentially, reaching a mind-boggling 10^64 by then. The person in possession of the coin will have the unique capacity to summon nen energy without any prior training at that point.

The issue lies in the way the responsibilities are being divided! The position that maintained a delicate equilibrium for such a long time might appear vulnerable, yet it’s surprisingly robust… – Kurapika (paraphrased)

Apart from what Kurapika openly shares, there’s another aspect about his ability that remains hidden. He understands that this ability carries an invisible influence or manipulation power as well. Whomever wields it seems to be drawn towards loyalty towards Zhang Lei, but the specifics of how this works are still unclear at present.

As a fervent admirer, I’ve come to a chilling revelation: Coventoba, among Benjamin’s guards, had pilfered one of those peculiar coins some time ago. If this Nen Beast, with its pseudo-coercive powers, triggers, Coventoba would be among the initial victims. Now that I’ve been bestowed with one of these coins, I find myself in a precarious position, vulnerable to Zhang Lei’s sway.

From my perspective, it’s evident that Zhang Lei holds Kurapika in contempt and will only align with him as long as it suits their interests. In the current predicament, Kurapika has the choice to keep Prince Woble in Zhang Lei’s quarters for protection, but I’m not convinced it’s a wise move given that Zhang Lei is a mafia benefactor – someone I suspect Benjamin might target to activate Martial Law. Yet, room 1014 isn’t the safest option, especially with Silent Majority lurking around.

It’s also important to note that Prince Camilla, the second-eldest prince of Kakin, has plans to send one of her bodyguards to Kurapika’s next Nen workshop, which could mean quite some trouble. Kurapika believes she wants to hide or cover up some dirty secret of hers that she believes Kurapika is in possession of.

Prince Benjamin’s Death Is On The Cards

Halkenburg’s body died, but his consciousness lives in Might

After a while, enthusiasts of HxH finally got to see a cherished main character who hadn’t appeared in a while – Leorio. In fact, it was only for one scene, where he was depicted rushing Prince Halkenburg to the hospital because his condition had deteriorated.

In this HxH chapter, we delve deeper into Halkenburg’s talent, offering fans a clearer understanding of how Grimmel The Dissonance, the Arrow-Shooting Boy, operates.

During his explorations of Sumidori and Shikaku, Halkenburg gained a clearer understanding of how this unique ability functions. Essentially, it’s a compulsory mind swap where only one consciousness can be active at any given moment. When Halkenburg employs his Nen ability, he randomly selects someone from his group, including himself, to exchange bodies. This selection is entirely random, and the incident where Halkenburg traded places with Might was due to sheer luck.

According to Halkenburg, if a person’s consciousness is transferred to another body and that body subsequently dies, the consciousness would revert back to its original form and exist alongside any other consciousness it had previously shared.

In this chapter, Halkenburg’s physical form meets its grisly end, with his heart ceasing to beat. This tragic event sets in motion a prearranged plan that allows him to temporarily possess Balsamilco’s body for approximately ten hours. During this time, he must either dispose of or seize control over Benjamin’s body, his older brother being the next target.

Halkenburg has about ten hours from his own death to manage Balsamilco’s reawakened mind. During this period, he must complete the task at hand as there won’t be much room for flexibility!

It’s also important to note that Halkenburg reveals that the Succession War needs both the body and soul to be dead to count someone out.

In any case, Benjamin is confident that Halkenburg has perished and Balsamilco’s task has been successfully completed. It’s disclosed that the corpse of Halkenburg will be moved from Tier 3 to the morgue located in Tier 1, and it turns out that Balsamilco, who is none other than Halkenburg himself, will travel with it there.

The Return of The Phantom Troupe In Hunter X Hunter Chapter 404

Nobunaga, Phinks, and Feitan are back in the story

After a brief hiatus, the Phantom Troupe has reappeared in the latest panel of the comic. More precisely, characters Nobunaga, Phinks, and Feitan have resurfaced in the narrative. Although they’ve only been missing from the story for just a handful of chapters, the chapter where they were last seen was published over two years ago.

The final scene is a nod to their previous encounter, implying that all the incidents so far transpired prior to or during the aborted raid on Heil-Ly’s hideout involving Hinrigh and the hidden transmitter. It seems Nobunaga may initially contact other Phantom Troupe members before assaulting Heil-Ly. This select group of Phantom Troupe could be linking up with the other two mafia clans, promising an even more thrilling turn of events in the future.

You can access “Hunter x Hunter” through Viz Media. Fans can read this series officially and free of charge on both Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus app. Mark your calendars as the next chapter, Hunter x Hunter chapter 405, is scheduled for release on November 3rd, 2024.

2024-10-29 03:34